"Users can now ask Gemini open-ended questions from within Maps, either while driving or out walking. The system combines Maps' geographical data with local insights about the surrounding community to provide answers about businesses or possible destinations. An example would be to ask Gemini for recommendations for certain restaurants along a specified route, and then to request that the route be altered to include directions to one of the recommended places."
"Users can also report hazards like vehicle crashes or get summaries of recent events, news, or emails during a commute. Gemini can be summoned either by saying "Hey Google" or tapping the Gemini icon in top-right corner of Google Maps. Gemini also has the ability to access other Google apps, like Calendar, so users can add reminders for events to their schedule while also conversing with the chatbot about navigation."
Google Maps incorporates Gemini AI to enable conversational route planning and richer navigation. Users can ask open-ended questions within Maps while driving or walking, combining Maps' geographic data with local community insights to answer questions about businesses and destinations. The assistant can recommend restaurants along a route and alter directions to include selected stops. Users can report hazards like vehicle crashes and receive summaries of recent events, news, or emails during commutes. Gemini can be activated by voice or by tapping the Gemini icon and can access other Google apps such as Calendar to add reminders and coordinate schedules.
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